Daruma doll (daruma - 達磨)

The Daruma doll is a hollow and round Japanese figure representing Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen buddhist sect. The Daruma doll is considered as a talisman and Japanese paint one of his eyes when they make a wish. If it comes true, they paint the other one.

 

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Daruma dolls sold in a street shop
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Painting of Bodhidharma (Daruma)

 

 

 

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